Nick Reiner’s hotshot lawyer Alan Jackson likely quit Nick Reiner’s case over price tag: experts

New York Post ^ | Jan. 7, 2026 | Priscilla DeGregory

[nickcarraway]

Hotshot lawyer Alan Jackson likely quit Nick Reiner’s murder case because he doesn’t have the money to foot the bill for the pricey attorney, experts told The Post.

The 32-year-old son of beloved movie director Rob Reiner was in court in Los Angeles on Wednesday, where Jackson announced he and his firm would be withdrawing as Nick Reiner’s defense lawyer after just three weeks on the case.

Jackson — who notably helped Karen Read clinch an acquittal on charges of murdering her cop boyfriend — said he couldn’t disclose why, but experts said it’s most likely a financial decision.

[nickcarraway]

Doesn't he have to get permission from the judge to quit? I thought lawyers take high profile cases for the attention, not the money?

[Beowulf9]

I imagine he could’ve done it Pro Bono. I wonder why he didn’t. I wonder if Nick is difficult to work with. Unrealistic expectations..

[nickcarraway]

But you do need approval of the judge - judges have denied it before.

[OakOak]

ill father

ill son

[LittleBillyInfidel]

Probably found the kid to be insufferable after the first week of meeting with him.

[nickcarraway]

Is that how lawyers pick clients?

[Beowulf9]

Did the judge approve it? Maybe they just didn’t report that?

[Deaf Smith]

“because he doesn’t have the money”

*Nothing personal, just business.

[nickcarraway]

No idea. It sounded to me like it’s not official yet.

[Deaf Smith]

Yes.

[nickcarraway]

They took on O.J. Simpson, Claus von Bulow, Charles Manson, etc, etc. because they were fun to be around?

[nickcarraway]

They took on O.J. Simpson, Claus von Bulow, Charles Manson, etc, etc. because they were fun to be around?

[j.havenfarm]

True but this early on there’s no way a judge wouldn’t let him out. It’s extremely rare, usually when trial is immediately impending

[LittleBillyInfidel]

Is that how lawyers pick clients?

No, that's not how "lawyers pick clients". That's a dopey question.

[Buck-Toothed Knuckle Dragger]

He kept insisting on metal utensils during mealtime in prison and sitting behind the lawyer in meetings.

[Celtic Conservative]

Aw c’mon counselor, have some compassion for the poor kid! After all he’s an orphan!

/sarc>

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[Deaf Smith]

I messed up replying to what you replied to…

It is about the money.

One has to buy legal representation.

[TonyM]

Not sure how good a lawyer Alan Jackson is but he is a great country music singer!

[grumpygresh]

It’s still so nice not to hear from Rob Reiner.

[NautiNurse]

Doesn't he have to get permission from the judge to quit?

He did. Jackson met with the judge in chambers prior to the hearing.